Weddings—love ’em or hate ’em. They become a fact of life at a certain age. For a guest, the conventional wisdom that stands: unless specified, hew to formal. The sometimes-frustrating caveat however is, don’t outshine the groom.
The solution? Tailored options that toe that gentle line. Summer suits are a great place to start; lighter, airier fabrics when combined with the structure and propriety of a tailored silhouette, strike a faultless balance. Here are four from Dutch clothier Suitsupply that are worth considering:
HERRINGBONE HAVANA SUIT IN LIGHT BROWN, $1,589
This three-piece suit is a great example of updated tradition. The dressy style is cut from a luxurious blend of subtly herringbone-patterned wool, silk and linen, which offers a blend of structure, shine and lightness. The single-breasted notch lapel jacket keeps things modern in balance with the double-breasted waistcoat. Wear this with an earth-tone knit tie to play up the wheaty palette.
SEERSUCKER HAVANA SUIT IN OFF-WHITE, $1,049
A double-breasted number and peak lapels never fail to evoke formality. The great thing about this suit—cut slim through the shoulders and waist in Suitsupply’s Havana style—is that it comes in off-white (fancy!) seersucker cotton (casual and airy!) as a counterweight to seriousness. It’s still dressy and elegant, to be sure, but the mid-weight fabric (sourced from a Tuscan mill) keeps things light.
LAZIO KNITTED JACKET IN MID BLUE, $779
A great option if the dress code calls for smart casual is a softly constructed jacket. Look for something unlined and without shoulder pads like this Lazio style in blue, which is knitted from a blend of wool and cotton. The jacket, worn as a separate, goes with a plethora of shirt and pants combos; and looks dressed-up even as it’s soft to the touch and utterly comfortable.
HERRINGBONE HAVANA JACKET IN LIGHT GREY, $849
Like the brown suit before, this Havana jacket is also cut from a blend of linen, wool and silk fabric. Just because it’s sold as a separate rather than a suit doesn’t mean it skimps on detail. The shoulders are unpadded for a casual, natural look; the lapels are rolled and pick stitched by hand to maintain their shape; a gently- curved barchetta (Italian for small boat) breast pocket that matches the chest contour of the wearer; and half-canvas construction that moulds over time for a personal fit.
Suitsupply is available at ION Orchard, 2 Orchard Turn #03-15, Singapore 238801. Book an appointment before your visit at [email protected].
